Welcome to Highland Park High School

Grade 9

Bennett

Assistant Principal: Kristin Bennett

Ms. Bennett has been Principal of the 9th grade Academy at Highland Park High School since 2005. Ms. Bennett graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and completed her Specialist in Education Degree at the University of Kansas. She is currently working toward her Doctorate in Educational Administration at KU. Prior to coming to Highland Park, Ms. Bennett worked in the Topeka Public Schools as the Assistant Principal at Williams Magnet School, a Consulting Teacher in Special Education, and a School Psychologist. After her years of experience throughout the district, Ms. Bennett truly believes that “It Is Great to be a Scot!”

Ransone

Counselor: Dennis Ransone

Mr. Ransone retired from the Seaman District in May of 2007 after 31 years of service a teacher, counselor and athletic coach. He has been with the Freshman Academy at Highland Park High School since the 2006-2007 school year. He served as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Navy from 1968-72 before attending college. Mr. Ransone graduated from Emporia State University in 1975 with an undergraduate degree (BSE) in secondary education and in 1980 from Kansas State University with a master’s degree (MS) in secondary level counseling. He is definitely “Proud to be a Scot”.


Social Worker: Vicki Peoples

Secretary: Raquel Rivera

SUCCESS ACADEMY CONCEPT

* The transition from middle school to high school can be difficult for many students; therefore, the Success Academy model was adopted for Highland Park High School. The model was developed by Johns Hopkins University due to the fact that most students who drop out of high school due so due to failure at the 9th grade level. The Success Academy is considered a drop-out prevention program with the following characteristics:

• The Highlander Success Academy is a “school within a school concept”

• The Highlander Success Academy is a self-contained program with its own administrator, counselor, and teachers, separated from the rest of the high school- this helps to create a smaller, focused, more personal educational environment that assists in meeting individual needs.

• The goal of the Highlander Success Academy is to assist students in staying in school and earning promotion to the next grade level by focusing on school attendance; successful completion of course work, including reading and math; smaller class load; providing a caring and positive learning environment; teaming ; and a high school readiness course, Success 101

• The Highlander Success Academy has a dress code in order to decrease distractions that may impact the focus on learning

For additional information about the Highlander Success Academy click here to access the pdf brochure.

If you have any questions or concerns please call: 274-6007

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